Factors affecting livestock farmers' access and level of engagement with extension agencies in Tamil Nadu, India

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ID3887154
AuthorsJothilakshmi Mani (0000-0003-4222-0055, Veterinary College and Research Institute, corresponding author), Narmatha Nachiappan (0000-0001-5966-3261, Veterinary College and Research Institute), Ambika Natarajan (0000-0002-0079-2007, Veterinary College and Research Institute), Thirunavukkarasu Duraisamy (0000-0002-3360-1908, Veterinary College and Research Institute)
Year2025
Volume35
Issue4
Pages549-565
Publication date2025-05-19
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueDevelopment in Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09614524.2025.2472236
OpenAlexW4408287562
LanguageEN
References cited50

Extension services are crucial for sustaining livestock-based livelihoods; currently, multiple agencies provide these extension services. This research examines farmers’ access to and frequency of contact with major livestock extension service providers, which are instrumental in increasing productivity and income. Data were collected from 276 farmers (138 farmers from each of two service providers) and regression models were employed to study the proposed research problem. Results revealed that farmers’ age, education, and leadership style have positive effects and gender has a negative influence on access to university extension service providers. Further, farmers’ experience, leadership style, land holding, crop cultivation, and social participation have varying levels of positive influence on the intensity of farmers’ access to extension services. Overall, contact intensity with the extension system was less gender inclusive but more inclusive of marginalised farmers. Developmental agencies need to consider the above factors while implementing livestock promotional activities as a tool for sustainable development

Agricultural economics · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Livestock · Socioeconomics · Tamil · Agricultural Economics and Practices · Agricultural Innovations and Practices · Livestock Management and Performance Improvement · Forestry

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